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How We Deciphered Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
The article "How We Deciphered Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs" from BBC Science Focus explains how archaeologists deciphered ancient Egyptian writing using the Rosetta Stone. It describes the efforts of scholars like Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion, who unlocked the phonetic and symbolic meanings of hieroglyphs, enabling the translation of ancient texts and revealing insights into Egyptian history and culture.
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The Bronze Age and Diplomacy

In The Bronze Age and Diplomacy, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles describes a Bronze Age that is held together by peace treaties and agreements. In particular, the Hittites are pioneering in their diplomacy. Even so, the Hittites fought the Egyptians in the Battle of Kadesh, the largest chariot battle in history. But despite peace treaties and cooperation, upheavals and external pressures led to the collapse of the Bronze Age and the first dark age. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

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Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were Built
The article "Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were Built" from BBC Science Focus showcases how archaeologists found a long-lost river under the desert, which might have helped the Egyptians move giant stones to build the pyramids. This discovery highlights the importance of the Nile and how environmental changes shaped history.